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Juliann Kolanowski Obituary
BERLIN — Juliann Kolanowski, 64, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at her home in Ocean Pines. Born in Olney, she was a daughter of the late David L.and Gladys Brigham.
She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Richard G. Kolanowski; a son, R. Paul Kolanowski and his wife, Maria, of Brinklow, Md.; and daughter, Alison Evans and her husband, Scott, of Titusville, Fla. She was an adored grandmother of Anna, Christina and Kelly Kolanowski. She is survived by a sister, Patricia Spilman of Mount Airy, Md.
She was preceded in death by a brother, David A. Brigham.
Mrs. Kolanowski started her career as a school teacher in Prince Georges County. After her children were born, she taught piano lessons for the next 37 years, both in Montgomery County and here in Ocean Pines. She was director of music for Community Church of Ocean Pines for seven years. She also accompanied local performing artists, along with the Pine Tones and Worcester County Chorale.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at Community Church of Ocean Pines at 11 a.m. The Revs. Bill Sterling and Thomas McKelvey will officiate. A donation may be made in her memory to Coastal Hospice PO Box 1733 Salisbury, Md.
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Chas and Sheila
October 5, 2011
Paul and Family,
Our condolences on your loss; she was a lovely person and will be missed. I’m betting she’s giving heavenly piano lessons and teaching those angels a thing or two about choral singing.
September 23, 2011
Dear Rich and family,
Juli was the most wonderful, kind, and patient person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She certainly instilled a love of music in my Mike and Chrissy. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
With Love,
Debbie Hershey
Carrie Walker
September 23, 2011
Dear Rich, Paul, Allison, and your families,
I always loved Julie and I always will. She was one of the most wonderful women I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, now and always. In time, may your wonderful memories bring you solace.
Love you,
Carrie
Margie Brigham
September 22, 2011
Although we have not seen much of each other over the short span of our adult years, we all grew up together, and those memories are as fresh in my mind as the smell of a pine needle fort! Say, "hi!", to the "man in the moon" for me as you join our loved ones on that distant shore!
God bless and give you comfort, Rich, Paul, Allison and your families. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with each of you.
Much love,
Margie (Lou)
Rocco Checchia Jr
September 22, 2011
Julie & family were my neighbors as a kid in Rockville. Julie (and the whole family) never treated us like neighbors -they treated us like family. One of my fondest "growing up" memory was going to Ocean City for Memorial weekend with Julie and family-to meet up with Rich. She made me laugh the whole ride to Ocean City, even as the traffic was backed up for miles. It was a time when getting stuck in traffic, was fun -she made the ride a laugh riot. I will miss her sense of humor, and her always cheerfull presence. The world is a sadder place without Julie. My deepest condolences to the entire, Kolanowski family. Julie rest in peace.
Petie Brigham
September 22, 2011
My precious cousin Julie, Godspeed to you! You will be SO terribly missed here on earth. Rest in peace, my friend "Jules" - I'll miss you calling me "Pete"!
Sue Carpenter
September 21, 2011
The most patient and wonderfully positive piano teacher...my girls thrived under her teaching and she made me want to take lessons again. She was a joy of a person. God must have needed to brush up on his piano....He picked a good one. God bless her family.
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